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Premiere Vision Digital Talk: Considering the Future of Fashion in America
In this webinar by Première Vision, Steven Kolb and Nellie Partow analyse how American designers are responding to the crisis and discuss what could be the future of fashion in America.
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Business
Sycamore unit to acquire Ann Taylor, Loft, others for $540 million
Ascena Retail Group, which owns clothing brands such as Ann Taylor and Loft, said on Thursday it will be acquired by Premium Apparel LLC for $540 million on a cash-free and debt-free basis.
Fashion
Business
Moss Bros to launch CVA as it seeks to cut rent costs
Crisis-hit Moss Bros has launched a CVA proposal as it works towards restructuring its fixed cost base on the back of the Covid crisis and a second wave of lockdowns that have “severely impacted” its trading.
Fashion
Business
As Paris lockdown ends, Nobis opens a boutique, and founder Robin Yates recounts why
Remarkably, on the day the second lockdown in Paris ends, November 28, and clothing stores can open, Canada’s Nobis will debut a brand new store there. Its founder Robin Yates explains how it has defied the downturn.
Fashion
Business
End Clothing considers stake sale, could be worth £700m
End Clothing is in talks to sell a stake in the business that could value it at around £700 million, a report said on Friday.
Fashion
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Design
Kim Jones' next artistic link-up for Dior will be with Kenny Scharf
Christian Dior’s menswear creative director Kim Jones, an inveterate fan of collaborations with fine artists, has a new design teammate for his next Dior collection, legendary New York street artist Kenny Scharf.
Luxury
Design
Louis Vuitton ups support for RED with new sneaker
Louis Vuitton has strengthened the RED collab’ club with a new red sneaker. Vuitton previously supported RED, the global organization founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver in 2006 to fight AIDS, with a special candle.
Luxury
Design
GucciFest 2020: Winners and losers
Where were Ben Hecht or Federico Fellini just when you needed them? Gucci’s online TV series whose finale episode premiered on Sunday night didn't set the cinematic world on fire, but its GucciFest sure impressed.
Luxury
Catwalks
Tom Ford launches watch made from 100% ocean plastic, partners with 52HZ for The Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize
The timepiece, made from 100% ocean plastic, launches alongside The Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize, a prize that aims to fight against ocean plastic pollution, offering an award total of $1 million.
Luxury
Design
Appointments
Boots appoints Markey to head new marketing initiatives
Health and beauty retailer Boots has appointed Pete Markey chief marketing officer for its UK and Ireland operations, effective February. He replaces Helen Normoyle, who has left the retailer.
Beauty
Appointments
Net-A-Porter MD Brandolese exits after streamlining
Net-A-Porter’s managing director Nicola Brandolese has left his role at the Richemont-owned luxury e-tailer after little over a year at the helm.
Luxury
Appointments
Boohoo ups ethical stance, Leveson to head its ‘Agenda for Change’ programme
Boohoo’s well-publicised bid to clean up its ethical act has intensified with the appointment of a serious heavyweight to oversee its ‘Agenda for Change’ programme, announced in September.
Fashion
Industry
Dick's Sporting Goods appoints Lauren Hobart as new CEO
The American sports equipment retailer has announced that its new CEO will be Lauren Hobart, who joins a small minority of women leading major U.S.-based companies.
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